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Regular Council Meeting
March 24, 2009
Deputy Mayor Willis called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 24, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Willis, Councilmembers Johnson, Murdock, and Stein.
ABSENT: Mayor Slavik and Councilmembers Black, and Bildsoe.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Captain Lindman,
City Engineer Moberg, Fire Chief Kline, Community Development Director Juetten, Park and
Recreation Director Blank, Recreation Superintendent Evans, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Donald More, 205 Lanewood Lane North, voiced his concern with the proposed street.
reconstruction project in his neighborhood and questioned the disparity in assessment figures
between their project and the Kingsview project.
Deputy Mayor Willis stated that bids were recently received for the project and are currently
being reviewed by staff. The assessment figures that residents previously received were only
preliminary and not based on the bids. Therefore, residents would be receiving more up-to-date
assessment figures for the April 14 project hearing. He suggested to Mr. More that he contact
staff for further clarification.
Terrie Christian, 9910 South Shore Drive, addressed the Council regarding the treatment of
Eurasian water milfoil in Medicine Lake. She requested that rather than harvesting the weed, the
City should use a chemical treatment. She referred to the August 13, 2008 Environmental
Quality Committee meeting where Steve McComas, of Blue Water Science, gave a presentation
on Eurasian water milfoil.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of PACT Transit Driver Awards
Deputy Mayor Willis presented PACT Transit Driver awards to Dollian Davis (Dial -a -Ride) and
Ken Lemon (fixed route).
4.02) Announcement of Yard and Garden Expo
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Recreation Superintendent Evans reported on the Yard and Garden Expo to be held on April 3-4
at the Plymouth Creek Center.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
gpprove the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes from Special and Regular Council Meetings of March i0, 2009.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending March 14, 2009 (Res2009-067).
6.03) Resolution to Approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow Installation of a 70 -foot
Monopole with Telecommunication Antennas and Related Equipment at 305 Vicksburg Lane
2009004 — Res2009-068).
6.04) Resolution to Order the Preliminary Engineering Report for the 36th Avenue Street
Reconstruction Project (8104 - Res2009-069). -
6.05) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bid for
the 2009 Mill and Overlay Project (9108 — Res2009-070) and a Resolution to Call for a Public
Hearing for the 2009 Mill and Overlay Project (9108 — Res2009-071).
6.06) Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Order Preliminary Engineering Report for
Cimarron Ponds Street Reconstruction Project (9113 — Res2009-072).
6.07) Resolution to Forward Comments to the Minnesota Transportation Department on the
Draft Statewide Transportation Planand the Draft Metro District Highway Investment Plan
Res2009-073).
6.08) Resolution to Approve Renewal of Consumption and Display License for VFW Hamel
Res2009-074) and a Resolution to Approve a Consumption and Display License for West
Medicine Lake Community Club (Res2009-075).
6.09) Resolution to Renew Garbage Hauler Licenses for the Period of April 1, 2009 through
March 31, 2010 (Res2009-076).
6.10) Resolution Authorizing Replacing the Playgrounds at Gleanloch Park and Parkers Lake
Playfield (Res2009-077).
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Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled.
General Business
8.1) Land Acquisition for Northwest Greenway
Park and Recreation Director Blank provided a brief update on the acquisition of property for the
Northwest Greenway. He stated that request before the Council this evening is for the
acquisition of six acres of property from John and Janet Hampton, located at 5815 Juneau Lanan e
North, for the price of $410,000.
Deputy Mayor Willis requested that this item be postponed so that the Council can fiscally
review the purchase of properties for the Northwest Greenway with respect to bonding capacity.
in addition, the Council could have a better understanding how values are derived for parcels.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to
postpone this item to April 21 following the Board of Equalization. With all members voting in
favor but Stein, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
City Manager Ahrens provide an update from the Metropolitan Legislative Commission (MLC)
on proposed legislative bills during this session.
Councilmember Johnson provided an update on the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
recent discussions.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approxi ately 7:35 p.m.
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